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  • proper noun A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Olga Borsos (1926-).

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Examples

  • "Atomic Postcards: Radioactive Messages from the Cold War" by John O'Brian and Jeremy Borsos Intellect Books is a collection of 150 international cards depicting test explosions, missiles and power plants from 1945 through the 1980s.

    Missives From the Nuclear Age 2011

  • "József Borsos (1821-83): Painter and Photographer" showcases paintings and photographs by the Hungarian Biedermeier painter.

    Time Off 2009

  • He saw blank expressions all around him, including the one on Borsos 'face.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • "No," Borsos said, looking down at his hands as if asking them to speak more clearly.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • Borsos had seen a lot since then, as he had himself.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • He didn't bother remembering that Borsos could do something he couldn't - something a great deal larger.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • And Kun looked as green with envy as the tarnished bronze dowsing rods Borsos had used on Obuda.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • "Good to see you again," Borsos said, a beat slower than he might have.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • He corrected himself before Borsos could do it for him.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

  • Borsos 'job brought him up to the front lines, too, and he was no great shakes at fighting back.

    Rulers of the Darkness Turtledove, Harry 2002

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